Texas A&M Turns Down Texas Tech's Offer to Play Future Non-Conference Game - Yahoo Sports

A&M isn't alone in saying no. Mississippi State, USC, and NC State also turned down invitations for future matchups against the Red Raiders. This leaves Tech scrambling to fill out competitive non-conference slates in the coming years. A&M specifically cited their new nine-game SEC schedule and the College Football Playoff committee's tendency to value total wins over opponent quality as reasons for their refusal.

For Lubbock fans, this squashes any hope of seeing the Aggies back at The Jones anytime soon. That denies the city a marquee matchup, one that would have brought huge crowds and a real buzz to University Avenue. Tech's athletic department now must keep digging for quality non-conference opponents. This could directly impact how the teams strength of schedule gets viewed nationally. It makes you wonder which big-name team will actually say yes to a trip to the 806.